Review: As a Man Thinketh

As a Man Thinketh by James Allen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I received this book from my father-in-law and it was one of those miniature hardbacks that can be found at the kiosk in the airport or grocery store.

Since I had taken the hand of his daughter, the least I could do was read it! Thankfully, I have always loved reading success and mind material and this is one I had not read.

I was finished in less than 30 minutes but immediately realized that finishing the book was not the goal...becoming deeply introspective was the real purpose.

James Allen says in the foreword of my edition,

"This little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much written about subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that - They themselves are the makers of themselves."

The 30 minutes have turned into almost 30 years of living my life by this principle and understanding the power of thought, belief and faith and the corresponding evidence of all of them in my life.

I have become a student of the works of James Allen and beyond this well know title, also highly recommend "Eight Pillars of Prosperity" and "The Path to Prosperity".

Know that much like the title "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill, these titles are not singularly focused on financial prosperity but the five-fold balance of Spiritual, Mental, Social, Physical, and Financial.

Allen is from England the prose and vernacular are in keeping. He also directly quotes The Bible and without preaching from a position of doctrine more provokes the reader to understand their part in universal design and destiny.

Now that I am writing this review, I am inspired to read this classic once again.

I highly recommend this book!





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